Tourist Attractions
Noumea Market »
Noumea Market is open daily beside the marina at Port Moselle in five hexagonal pavillions topped with blue tiled roofs. It has a cheerful multi-cultural atmosphere and is a great place to wander and catch up with friends. Just about everyone in Noumea visits this market, not only to buy... more »
Ile aux Canards »
Offering a fascinating underwater adventure, Ile Aux Canards is an island just a five minute taxi-boat ride from Anse Vata Beach in Noumea. The island lies within one of the oldest marine reserves in New Caledonia and the water is teaming with schools of brightly coloured tropical lagoon fish. An... more »
Tjibaou Cultural Centre »
A stunning example of eco architecture, the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre was built as a tribute to honour the assassinated Kanak leader, Jean-Marie Tjibaou, and to celebrate the culture of the Kanak people. Sitting on a narrow peninsula of approximately eight hectares, the Centre's series of tall, curved pavilions rise... more »
Parc zoologique et forestier »
Parc Zoologique Et Forestier Michel-Corbasson is a wonderful 36-hectare reserve brimming with animals and plants, many native to New Caledonia. Accessible via a very bumpy road about two kilometres from Noumea’s city centre, it's a great spot to spend a morning or afternoon with the family. Creatures galore The park... more »
Game Fishing in Noumea »
Are you angling to catch that Pacific whopper? New Caledonia with its crystal blue waters and large areas of coral reef is naturally a place where fly fishing and big game fishing are popular pastimes. Anyone with a hunger for this sport will easily find their place in Noumea where... more »
Hiking Trails of Noumea »
If you’re in the mood for tropical rainforest excursions with stunning coastal views then you’ll want to head out on the many walks and pathways around the lush surrounds of Noumea. There are many signed hiking trails located in the hills of the capital city where nature opens up while... more »
Noumea Beaches »
Blessed with a stunning South Pacific climate, it’s no surprise that some of the best beaches in the region would be found in and around New Caledonia’s capital city of Noumea. From urban escapes to remote island getaways, there is a beach to cater to everyone’s taste. Noumea is a... more »
Amedee Lighthouse Island »
Just a short boat ride across the stunning clear blue waters from Noumea is the pristine island getaway of Amedee with its historic, one-of-a-kind lighthouse and fantastic stretches of white sandy beaches. To top it off, this stunning little island is surrounded by New Caledonia’s rich and colourful barrier reef,... more »
Isle of Pines »
This island jewel located about 80 kilometres south of Noumea is known for its stunning beauty, pristine settings and quiet bays and lagoons. Captain James Cook reached the island in 1774 giving it the much-deserved name Isle of Pines for the abundance of beautiful tall pine trees throughout. While the... more »
